development Insight - Fresh Prospects in Indian Mining: Mine Development & Operations By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:56:00 GMT Recent changes in the Indian Government’s approach to mining has opened up opportunities for private sector involvement in the sector, including international METS firms. Full Article Insights
development Insight - Fresh Prospects in Indian Mining: Mine Development & Operations By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:56:00 GMT Recent changes in the Indian Government’s approach to mining has opened up opportunities for private sector involvement in the sector, including international METS firms. Full Article Insights
development The Hydroelectric Production Incentives Program shows promise to encourage hydro development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2014-07-21T16:46:00Z With its revival for fiscal year 2014, the Hydroelectric Production Incentives Program shows promise as a new federal revenue stream for hydro facilities. Full Article Energy Efficiency Hydropower
development Hydro research and development news and updates By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2014-09-26T21:18:00Z Research reports and study findings related to hydropower Full Article Wind Power Hydropower
development Hydro research and development news and updates By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2014-11-20T21:43:00Z Research reports and study findings related to hydropower Full Article Solar Hydropower
development Spotlight on Public Events: Microfinance as a Tool for Community Development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:28 +0000 Spotlight on Public Events: Microfinance as a Tool for Community Development EWC Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Program participant Kalpana Sankar, CEO of Hand in Hand in Tamil Nadu (India), speaking on microfinance initiatives. Kathleen Stack, Vice President of Freedom from Hunger and a participant in EWC’s 2009 Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Program, speaking on her NGO’s microfinance projects. Full Article
development Spotlight on Pacific Islands Development Program: EWC Coordinates Election Observation in Micronesia By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:33 +0000 Spotlight on Pacific Islands Development Program: EWC Coordinates Election Observation in Micronesia The election observation team members and institutional collaborators. Full Article
development EWC’s USSP and USTL Alumni Play Vital Roles in their Countries’ Development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:03:09 +0000 USTL and USSP student fellows meet with Julia Findlay in the U.S. State Department’s Office of Academic Exchanges. Full Article
development Students from India and Pakistan Meet Online in Cooperative Project on ‘Peri-Urban’ Development Issues By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 22:14:39 +0000 HONOLULU (Sept. 4, 2103) -- Graduate students from India and Pakistan participated in a two-way video conference last week as part of a cross-border East-West Center project, funded by the U.S. State Department, that brings together experts, scholars, young professionals and university students from both countries to explore development issues in critical ‘peri-urban’ areas that lie between cities and the countryside. Full Article
development New Book on Development Thinking Launched at the UN By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:33:12 +0000 The East-West Center, in partnership with Yale University and the Pacific Basin Research Center, launched the new book The Evolution of Development Thinking: Governance, Economics, Assistance, and Security at the United Nations on December 15, 2016. (Watch video of the book launch.) Full Article
development In India, EWC Leadership Fellows Help Boost an Alumna’s Development Efforts for Women By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2017 02:12:01 +0000 Leadership fellows from the 2016-17 cohort of East-West Center’s Asia-Pacific Leadership Program, spent a week recently volunteering their technical assistance for the Parinaama Development Foundation in India's Odisha state. Full Article
development Lawbite - Reasonable prospect of development taking off at airfield By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-04-09 Warwickshire Aviation Ltd & 6 Ors v Littler Investments Ltd [2019] EWHC 633 Tenants of an airfield recently failed in their appeal to the High Court to show that their landlord wasn’t able to oppose new leases being granted to them pursuan... Full Article
development Five key implications of Brexit for planning, infrastructure and development By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-06-29 The outcome of the vote in favour of leaving the EU will undoubtedly have far reaching implications, but what does this mean for the UK planning system? We have not rushed to comment upon the planning and environmental implications of the vote to le... Full Article
development NSF Awards East-West Center $1.4 Million to Study Development’s Role in Avian Flu Transmission By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:22 +0000 NSF Awards East-West Center $1.4 Million to Study Development’s Role in Avian Flu Transmission HONOLULU (Sep. 1) – The East-West Center (EWC) was awarded a three-year grant for $1,398,380 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate the impact of development-based environmental change on avian flu transmission. The project, “CNH: Coupled Natural-Human Systems and Emerging Infectious Diseases," will examine the interaction of urbanization, agricultural change, and habitat alteration with outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry in Vietnam. Full Article
development International Development Experts to Discuss Microfinance For Community Development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:23 +0000 International Development Experts to Discuss Microfinance For Community Development HONOLULU (August 20, 2009) – Many developing nations are now using microfinance as a means to reduce poverty. On Tuesday, September 1, the East-West Center (EWC) will host a public forum on “Microfinance as a Tool for Community Development” in the EWC Gallery featuring presentations by the following international development experts: Full Article
development Asian Development Bank President to Speak at APEC Week Business Symposium By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:02:49 +0000 Trade ministers of Australia and New Zealand will also be featured HONOLULU (Nov. 2, 2011) – Asian Development Bank President and Chairman Haruhiko Kuroda has joined the roster of high-level speakers at the Asia-Pacific Business Symposium that will be held at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa during the upcoming APEC Leaders’ Week. Other featured speakers include the trade ministers of Australia and New Zealand, along with numerous business leaders, experts and officials from a broad range of Asia Pacific nations. Full Article
development Participants from a Variety of Sectors Explore Desired Paths for Myanmar’s Development at Landmark Futures Workshop By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 21:43:58 +0000 According to participants at a strategic forecasting workshop held recently in Yangon, ethnic relations are likely to be one of the key drivers of change in Myanmar over the next seven years, along with the development of human capital, democratic gridlock, and the power triangle between China, India and the United States. Full Article
development Former Harvard Dean Paul Keenan Joins the East-West Center as Interim Development Director By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 23:59:09 +0000 HONOLULU (Sept. 26, 2014) – The East-West Center is pleased to announce that former Harvard Senior Associate Dean Paul Keenan has joined Center as Interim Director of Development. His part-time appointment is for an initial period of six months, beginning Sept. 23. “Paul has proven relationship development skills, built over his 25 years of high-level experience in strategy development, marketing and organizational behavior and design,” said East-West Center President Charles E. Morrison. “We are greatly looking forward to his contributions to our strategic planning process and working with him to increase fundraising at the Center.” Full Article
development EWC Announces Rejuvenation Plan for Pacific Islands Development Program By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2018 22:07:22 +0000 HONOLULU (May 4, 2018) -- The East-West Center’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved a forward-looking plan to substantially recast and rejuvenate the Center’s longstanding Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP). Full Article
development The Pacific Islands Development Program at EWC: The Voyage Continues By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 03:29:03 +0000 HONOLULU (Feb 25, 2020) -- The East-West Center has rolled out a major update of its affiliated Pacific Islands Development Program, or PIDP, with the launch yesterday of the program’s new website at PIDP.EastWestCenter.org. The new site highlights refocused priorities and new projects following recent user surveys and strategy dialogues with Pacific Islands leaders and stakeholders. Full Article
development Affordable housing construction briefing: Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2010-02-23 No hurry to change your construction documents The most significant piece of legislation for the UK construction industry, Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act... Full Article
development The Budget and Implications for Development and Regeneration By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2011-03-24 The Chancellor announced yesterday his second budget aimed at achieving strong, sustainable and balanced growth, more evenly shared across the country and between industries. A number of measures are introduced that will significantly impact on dev... Full Article
development Land development agreements and public procurement regulation: Faraday Development Ltd v West Berkshire Council [2018] EWCA Civ 2532 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-12-10 In its Faraday decision the Court of Appeal has set aside a concluded land development agreement between a local authority and a developer for having been concluded in breach of procurement legislation. This is the first time that an English court h... Full Article
development Protecting your IP when contracting with third parties IP development and exploitation agreements webinar By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-27 In this webinar for education institutions we will consider: - contract principles - early questions to consider: what is the purpose of collaboration? what IP may be generated? who owns background IP? ... Full Article
development IHC HR e-briefing 108 - Queen's Speech developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2010-05-25 For employers, what a new government might bring to bear in a difficult financial climate was glimpsed at in the party manifestos (see our previous Full Article
development Lawbite: The takeover of 5G proposed reforms to permitted development rights By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-11-19 In August 2019, the Government consulted on the principle of amending permitted development rights in England to grant planning permission for mobile infrastructure to support deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage. The Government is committed ... Full Article
development Lawbite: Redevelopment and liability for business rates By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-12 Colour Weddings Ltd v Ritchie Roberts (Valuation Officer) [2019] UKUT 385 (LC) The issue of how a property undergoing redevelopment should be treated for rating purposes hit the headlines a few years ago with the case of Monk v Newbegin. That case e... Full Article
development Can Technology Offset the Effects of Population Aging on Economic Growth? New Report from the Asian Development Bank By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 02:59:47 +0000 By East-West Center HONOLULU (March 27, 2020)—Population aging is affecting countries all across Asia. This ongoing demographic transition will leave many of the region’s economies increasingly dependent on an aging, and eventually a shrinking, workforce. Economists disagree, however, on whether population aging will necessarily lead to a slowdown in economic growth. This is a summary only. Click the title for the full article, or visit www.EastWestCenter.org/Research-Wire for more. Full Article
development Coronavirus - Tax Developments - Germany By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-19 German Finance Ministry Offers Protective Shield and Other Special Tax MeasuresMarch 13, 2020 The German Finance Ministry announced an unlimited protective shield for all companies in Germany. Pro... Full Article
development Coronavirus - Tax Developments - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-28 Authorities across the globe are rapidly employing short-term protective measures against the economic impacts of COVID-19. The efforts include measures support businesses and their employees. Our team of tax lawyers is actively monitoring global r... Full Article
development Good faith in commercial contracts: another development? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-08-14 Introduction In April we reported on a High Court case that implied a duty of good faith into a commercial contract, with the result that a party may be potentially restricted in the way it acts in exercising its rights. That case was Alan Bates and... Full Article
development Developments in UK Public M&A By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-09-11 Practice Statement No. 31: Implications for formal sale processes 1. Introduction On 7 July 2017, the UK Takeover Panel published Practice Statement No. 31, which sets out how the Panel Executive will apply certain aspects of Rules 2.4, 2.6, 21.2 an... Full Article
development China Securitisation: Legal and Rating Developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-10-09 China’s securitisation has been developing rapidly. To date, China’s securitisation market is already the largest in Asia and second largest in the world. Our structured finance partner Kingsley Ong (who is also the Secretary-General of ... Full Article
development Developments in public M&A By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-10-23 Takeover Panel Public Consultation Paper (PCP) 2017/2: Statements of intention and related matters 1. Introduction On 19 September 2017, the Code Committee (the “Code Committee”) of the UK Takeover Panel (the “Panel”) ... Full Article
development Covid 19 coronavirus: What you need to know about Saturday's big developments By www.nzherald.co.nz Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:00:00 +1200 More revelations have been uncovered from the Government's coronavirus document dump, while new cases remain low as Cabinet prepares to decide when to move to alert level 2. Get all the important news and read the full stories in... Full Article
development Local Government Briefing Note 40 of 2012: Fair Deal: the latest developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2012-12-18 Fair Deal: the latest developments On 19 November 2012 HM Treasury published its response to the March 2011 consultation on the future of the Fair Deal for Staff Pensions guidance. The Fair Deal review is part of the Government’s broader revi... Full Article
development All change on business rates: 2017 revaluation, Check Challenge Appeal and other developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-10-03 The last two years have brought challenging times for ratepayers and there is little respite on the horizon. With the 2017 Revaluation looming, rateable values are likely to increase substantially throughout large swathes of the country. Together wi... Full Article
development Timber Regulation: Recent updates and developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-02-14 Background Since coming into force in 2013, the EU Timber Regulation 995/2010 (“Timber Regulation”) has placed a due diligence obligation on businesses, requiring systems to be put in place to minimise the possibility that illegally harv... Full Article
development When off-plan doesnt go to plan security issues in residential developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-07-26 A recent High Court judgment provides a reminder of the rules governing the priority of security interests in an insolvency scenario, and also illustrates some of the potential pitfalls of purchasing apartments off-plan (Williams & Anor v Broado... Full Article
development KSA: The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) invites interested developers to pre-qualify for the third round of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabias National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-13 Background On 9 January 2020, REPDO invited developers to prequalify via a request for qualifications (“RfQ”) for the third round of the NREP in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Third round of the NREP There will be four photovoltaic (&ldquo... Full Article
development The development of Open Solar Contracts: a sigificant milestone in the standardisation of contracts for international solar By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-19 Weare delighted to have partnered with the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Terrawatt Initiative in the development of the Open Solar Contracts which were launched recently at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. The publication... Full Article
development China to further empower rural development with digital technologies By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:53 GMT BEIJING - Chinese authorities released a guideline to promote digital technologies in rural areas as part of their efforts to advance agricultural and rural modernization. The guideline, jointly issued by four government departments including the... Full Article
development UN’s Development Goals Threatened by a World Economy Facing Recession By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:15:08 +0000 The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), described as an integral part of its highly-ambitious development agenda, may be in deep trouble. Aimed at addressing some of the global challenges the world faces– including extreme poverty and hunger, inequalities in incomes and gender, climate change and environmental degradation– the SDGs now seem threatened by a […] The post UN’s Development Goals Threatened by a World Economy Facing Recession appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Development & Aid Featured Food & Agriculture Global Headlines Humanitarian Emergencies IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Population Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations
development The Power of Education in Emergencies: Interview with Denmark’s Minister of Development Cooperation Rasmus Prehn By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:17:53 +0000 Denmark is Education Cannot Wait’s (ECW) third largest donor, with US$79.1 million in contributions to date. In this insightful interview with Denmark’s Minister for Development Cooperation, Rasmus Prehn, we explore the importance of girls’ education and gender equality, the humanitarian-development nexus, expanded engagement with the private sector, education in emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic […] The post The Power of Education in Emergencies: Interview with Denmark’s Minister of Development Cooperation Rasmus Prehn appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Education Health Humanitarian Emergencies
development Update on Recent US Sanctions Developments: Nord Stream 2 Sanctions and Exxon Mobil Decision By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-24 This briefing is intended to provide an update on two recent developments under the US sanctions regime. • The first one is the introduction of US sanctions in relation to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, which threaten to widen a rift betwe... Full Article
development Education briefings - New developments in privilege in employment By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-25 Two recent decisions have provided additional guidance in the area of privilege in an employment context. The cases provide information that will be helpful to lawyers advising in this area and to those seeking and utilising legal advice, including ... Full Article
development At a glance: Latest global coronavirus developments By www.rte.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:56:47 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 275,000 people worldwide since it began in China late last year, with more than 85 percent of fatalities in Europe and the United States. Full Article Coronavirus
development 'Bad Boys' producer says a fourth movie is in development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:45:00 +0500 The last movie in 'Bad Boys' franchise released in January this year Full Article
development Quality development projects, guaranteed -- by Donald Lambert By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:29:57 +0800 Guarantees are one of government’s most powerful financing tools for mobilizing private sector participation in development projects. Full Article
development In Asia, young people are key to achieving national development goals -- by Chris Morris By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:18:25 +0800 Skills training, civic engagement and youth forums will help young people become active players in society’s shared efforts to grow and improve. Full Article
